description Steve Earle - Train a Comin' Overview
Train a Comin' is Steve Earle's acoustic comeback album, released in 1995 on Winter Harvest Records. It was his first recording after overcoming a period of legal and personal difficulties and the only album he released under the name 'Steve Earle and the Dukes' without his full electric band. The record features traditional country and folk arrangements with contributions from Emmylou Harris, Peter Rowan, Norman Blake, and Roy Huskey Jr., and includes original songs alongside covers of Townes Van Zandt and the Beatles.
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When was Steve Earle's album "Train a Comin'" released?
"Train a Comin'" was released in 1995 on Winter Harvest Records. It marked Earle's first recording after a prolonged period of legal and personal difficulties, including a stint in jail.
Why is "Train a Comin'" considered a comeback album for Steve Earle?
It is considered his acoustic comeback because it followed a four-year hiatus caused by his severe struggles with drug addiction and resulting legal troubles. The album showcased a clean, revitalized Earle focusing on his bluegrass and acoustic roots.
What is unique about the artist credit on "Train a Comin'"?
It is the only album he released under the specific name "Steve Earle and the Dukes" without his full "Steve" moniker attached to the band's name on the cover. The acoustic nature of the album also distinguished it from his earlier electric country-rock outings.
Are there any famous cover songs on "Train a Comin'"?
Yes, the album includes a notable cover of the Rolling Stones song "Dead Flowers." Earle's acoustic, bluegrass-infused arrangement gave the track a distinct, country-folk flavor.
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